Noise ordinance changes considered in New Paltz
Support for revisions to the Village of New Paltz’s noise ordinance has grown, with Mayor Tim Rogers moving from skepticism
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SUNY Ulster brings students a global learning experience
Local students collaborate with students attending a university in another country, each guided by their respective professor. The students study each other’s culture, then work together on a project, communicating through Skype, Facebook and other apps.
New Paltz will review zoning change that paved the way for Zero Place
The change was designed to encourage commercial development on Rt. 32. The idea of reviewing the zoning that makes a large project possible is also being promoted on the other side of town, with the CVS/Five Guys proposal.
Faso strikes moderate tone on health care
“They talk about repeal and replace. I prefer reform.”
In New Paltz, large senior housing proposal proves controversial
The 60-unit, 120-bed development pits proponents of senior housing and “aging in place” with residents who have lived on a quiet street for years and would like to keep it that way.
Hugh Reynolds: For now, mall optimism prevails
The pending takeover of the bankrupt Hudson Valley Mall is shaping up as another of those good-news-bad-news scenarios. The result could be a leaner, cleaner mall, with perhaps a major food store and expanded theaters. But the town is likely to take a huge hit on property taxes.
Hiker in critical condition after fall from cliff at Minnewaska
Deputies and Detectives of the Ulster County Sheriff’s Office are investigating an incident that occurred at the Sam’s Point Preserve
Don’t throw it out: Take it to the Repair Café
Repair Café in New Paltz begins another year of free repairs, courtesy of experts, this Saturday, January 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the New Paltz United Methodist Church.
SUNY 3-D lab brings Lenape students’ amusement park designs to life
Once they got the hang of the software, students were tasked with a collaborative project guaranteed to tickle to imagination of a 10- or 11-year-old: Design an amusement park!
Chili when it’s chilly: WinterFest returns to Highland (with photos)
The annual WinterFest celebration returned to Highland last Saturday, January 14, offering family-friendly reasons to get out and brave the cold. Temperatures were seasonal but there was no snow, which may be why the parking lot filled up so fast and many visitors found themselves parking up and down New Paltz Road.